Hello folks. I have a 98 yukon 4x4 which has clocked 189k. I have recently been blessed with the rear diff going out as well as the transmission going out within the past week.
I am having the rear end rebuilt which is a 3.42 with the limited slip. Evidently this was already a replaced or rebuilt rear end (done by the prior owner) which come to find out, the truck was supposed to have an open diff based upon the service tag and the VIN. I elected to go ahead and have my guy put an Auburn LS gearset in which I hope is a dependable choice. All bearings, seals, ring and pinion are getting replaced with new. Is there a good recommended rear end fluid to use in this case?
As far at the trans goes, basically i lost reverse and 2nd gear. My transmission guy is rebuilding the entire transmission as well as installing a new chain in the transfer case and some kind of indexing sleeve or protective part to isolate the casing from being destroyed in case of a failure within that unit. Are there any other things I should have done to it while the trans is out of the vehicle as well?
As soon as I can get the truck back, i'm gonna go through the quest of tightening up the front end which I began replacing parts on a couple weeks ago. Also, I will be replacing shocks and brakes on this beast. I've read through several hours worth of previous posts, and my eyes are about to explode if I continue. Any advice or tips to look out for on these trucks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I am having the rear end rebuilt which is a 3.42 with the limited slip. Evidently this was already a replaced or rebuilt rear end (done by the prior owner) which come to find out, the truck was supposed to have an open diff based upon the service tag and the VIN. I elected to go ahead and have my guy put an Auburn LS gearset in which I hope is a dependable choice. All bearings, seals, ring and pinion are getting replaced with new. Is there a good recommended rear end fluid to use in this case?
As far at the trans goes, basically i lost reverse and 2nd gear. My transmission guy is rebuilding the entire transmission as well as installing a new chain in the transfer case and some kind of indexing sleeve or protective part to isolate the casing from being destroyed in case of a failure within that unit. Are there any other things I should have done to it while the trans is out of the vehicle as well?
As soon as I can get the truck back, i'm gonna go through the quest of tightening up the front end which I began replacing parts on a couple weeks ago. Also, I will be replacing shocks and brakes on this beast. I've read through several hours worth of previous posts, and my eyes are about to explode if I continue. Any advice or tips to look out for on these trucks would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
